Dhaka: At least nine people were killed in a fire that broke out at a garment factory and a chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday, local media reported. According to the state-run BSS news agency, the devastating fire in two buildings of the garment factory and chemical warehouse at Mirpur in the capital also…
New Delhi: Google will invest USD 15 billion over the next five years in setting up an AI hub in India, which will include the country’s largest data centre in partnership with Adani Group. The project is expected to create 5,000–6,000 direct jobs and 20,000–30,000 total jobs in Andhra Pradesh, a government statement said. The…
MS Shanker When the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) conceived its Academy of Excellence, it was meant to be the cradle for future cricketing stars — a platform to identify, nurture, and promote young talent from across Telangana. Nearly two decades later, that dream lies in disrepair, betrayed by the very administrators entrusted to build it….
Sharm El-Sheik (Egypt): US President Donald Trump on Monday praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi without naming him, saying “India is a great country with a good friend of mine at the top”. Trump, addressing a summit of world leaders at this Egyptian city after a ceasefire reached in Gaza ending the Israel-Hamas war,…
New Delhi: The India U-23 men’s national team was held to a 1-1 draw by Indonesia in their second friendly in Jakarta on Monday. After a goalless first half, Korou Singh Thingujam (47′) put the Blue Colts in the lead, before Dony Tri Pamungkas (71′) equalized for the hosts. India had defeated the hosts 2-1…
Patna: Candidates were yet to be announced by both the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc in poll-bound Bihar on Monday, even as just four days remain for filing nominations for the first phase, and the process begins for the second leg. However, state BJP president Dilip Jaiswal, who was back from Delhi a…
New Delhi: Calling it lack of sensitivity and propriety, the Supreme Court on Monday criticized Justice N Senthilkumar of the Madras High Court for entertaining petitions on the Karur stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally and ordering an SIT probe. A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and N V Anjaria said, surprisingly, the single judge…
In Jerusalem’s Knesset this week, U.S. President Donald Trump was given the kind of reception reserved for biblical heroes. Standing ovations, emotional tributes, and an unprecedented Israeli Parliament resolution promising to “campaign globally” for his nomination to the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. A dramatic gesture, but one that reflects Israel’s deep gratitude — and strategic…
When I began writing this column, my purpose was never personal. It was — and remains — to highlight the persistent injustices faced by aspiring cricketers from the rural and semi-urban districts of our young Telangana state. Ten years have passed since Telangana was formed, yet our boys continue to be treated as outsiders on…
I’ve played this game long enough to know the fine line between victory and heartbreak. You can plan every session, every over, every angle — and still watch it all unravel in the final five overs. That’s exactly what’s happening with the Indian women’s team in this World Cup. The two defeats — first to…
